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Los Angeles Times
Proposed law may exempt California government from scrutiny
Legislation in California, Assembly Bill 1821, aims to restrict public access to government records by increasing costs, allowing longer delays, and permitting agencies to sue requesters for "malicious intent." The bill would also introduce new fees for commercial requesters and require requests to be submitted in specific ways, potentially discouraging transparency. Critics warn that these changes could significantly undermine citizens’ right to know and hamper government accountability.
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